This weekend Everton host their city rivals, Liverpool at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the very first time.
So far, the Blues have struggled to adapt at their new home but with back-to-back home wins against Burnley and Chelsea, Everton go into this game with momentum.
Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League earlier in the week to Paris Saint-Germain and will be looking to respond as they don't want to be dragged into the European race.
It's the first time in a long time that there's something riding on it for both teams going back to when David Moyes was first in charge, when his teams competed against Rafael Benitez's Reds.
Sunday could provide Everton with a huge opportunity to be two points behind Liverpool and could put them in the conversation for a Champions League finish.
A rivalry renewed at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
Last time out James Tarkowski fired home a late equaliser for the Blues to ensure that Arne Slot's side didn't win the last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park.
In recent years Liverpool thrashed **Everton**4-1, who were managed by Benitez but have won twice out of the last 13 games played at Goodison Park.
Everton's last win against their neighbours was in April 2024, where Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin secured the points which helped the Blues steered away from the relegation zone, and dented Liverpool's title charge.
The last derby with real quality came back in 2013 where both teams played out a thrilling 3-3 draw. The Blues came behind twice to lead 3-2 with little time remaining. However, Daniel Sturridge rescued his side a point as he headed past Tim Howard.
How Everton can hurt Liverpool on Sunday
Under David Moyes, Everton have had a drastic turnaround and have a huge opportunity in securing European football at the club since 2017. A victory over the league champions would be a strong statement to the teams in and around them, but also pull them closer to the Reds.
It's been a difficult season for Liverpool as they find themselves 18 points behind league leaders Arsenal. Summer signing Alexander Isak has struggled with injuries, Florian Wirtz has slowly started to find form as he's got four goals and four assists in 28 games.
Fullbacks Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have struggled to adapt. Hugo Ekitike has been a strong addition to Liverpool as he's scored 17 goals in all competitions, including a goal in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.
It will be the last Merseyside Derby for Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson who both announced their leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
Salah has a strong record against the Blues as he's scored eight times in 14 games.
For Everton, there are numerous ways of how they can take the game to Liverpool. Since Beto returned to the side the 28-year-old has got four goals in five games. The range of finishes have been varied and the forward can offer chaos which can be used to Everton's advantage.
The flair and unpredictability of Iliman Ndiaye is a potential worrying sign for Liverpool. Similar to Tyrique George, who had a bright cameo against Brentford last time out. The Chelsea loanee is fast and dynamic. George also has the confidence to run at his man, something which Everton could utilize late on.
Midfield battle could decide the outcome
The battle of the midfield could decide the outcome for Sunday's game. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has become Everton's source of output as he's been involved in ten of Everton's goals. (seven goals, three assists)
The combative nature and ability of James Garner to dictate the midfield could be key as the 24-year-old has arguably been Everton's first name on the team sheet.
Garner has started adding goals and assists to his name, while being an all action midfielder. So far this season Garner has made, 95 tackles, 53 interceptions and won 61.6% of his aerial duels.
In possession, the England international has created 45 chances with 11 of them being big chances.
For the first time in a long time there is something riding on this for James Garner, and Sunday's occasion could be the perfect day to finally find that home comfort.